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Auto Shutoff Light Switch? (discuss.tchncs.de)

submitted 1 year ago by kittenbridgeasteroid@discuss.tchncs.de to c/homeautomation@lemmy.world

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I have been searching on and off for years with no avail for a simple light switch that turns off after a preset amount of time to install on our closets. I just want a regular ass looking rocker switch, not one with a dozen timer buttons, not one with a motion sensor.

I know I could just use a smart switch and have HA turn it off, but I'm waiting for TP-Link to release a Matter ready firmware update before buying more.

I guess I could just use a sonoff relay, but I really don't think this particular application should require smart functionality.

Anyone know of a switch like what I'm trying to find?

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[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I know this one isn't ideal but something similar to this?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Light-It-White-Wireless-RC-Switch-30019-308/206857908

What if it was a door activated switch like a fridge so the light only comes on when the door opens?

[–] kittenbridgeasteroid@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

That.. Isn't the worst idea. My HA server is close to all of them, so I would just have to add a RF blaster.

And I thought about the momentary switch, but it would be a PITA to wire it so that the wires were hidden.